Welcome to MCCOGS

The Muskingum County Chapter O.G.S. was formed in 1975 and chartered by O.G.S. May 13, 1976. We are proud of our over 40 years of service and hope we can be of assistance to you in the near future.

M.C.C.O.G.S. is located on the second floor of the John McIntire Library, 220 North Fifth Street, Zanesville, Ohio.


This year MCCOGS will have a space at the Zane's Trace Commemoration June 16th, 17th, 18th. We will have interesting displays, our talking ancestors, a space to get you started with basic research, and We will be having a reunion for First Families of Muskingum County Saturday between 1 and 4 pm. This reunion is open to the public and is for anyone who has, believes they may have or wants to know if they have an family in Muskingum County. Not sure if you do, come down anyway and we will get you started in finding out! Click here for more information


A new publication entitled "Before Dillon: Memories of the Lost Villages of Irville, Nashport, and Pleasant Valley" is now available. This 169-page soft cover book focuses on the lives and locations changed by the damming of the Licking River and formation of the Dillon Reservoir. It contains pictures and personal interviews with people who lived during that time period.


The MCCOGS' Market Place is now available. We have a limited number of items for sale as well as an online membership payment method. It is powered by PayPal so your transactions are secure.


The Norris Schneider WWII Muskingum County Veterans Archive has been added to the Muskingum Library System online resources. See "What's New" for more information.


Visit our Facebook page to find interesting and timely genealogical links and events. Become a Fan and join our community on Facebook.

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Who Do You Think You Are?

Our genealogy workshops might help you answer that. See What's New.


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